Telesterion, Eleusis

#2 among attractions in Eleusis

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The Telesterion was a great hall and sanctuary in Eleusis, one of the primary centers of the Eleusinian Mysteries. The hall had a fifty-five yard square roof that could cover three-thousand people, but no one revealed what happened during these events beyond there being "something done, something said, and something shown". This building was built in the 7th century BCE and was an important site until it was destroyed in the 4th century CE. Devoted to Demeter and Persephone, these initiation ceremonies were the most sacred and ancient of all the religious rites celebrated in Greece. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Ancient Greek architectureCoordinates: 38°2'27"N, 23°32'19"E

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Telesterion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daphni Monastery, Archaeological Museum of Eleusis, Daphni Cave, Keratsini.

5.6 miE
Historic monastery with gold mosaics
Daphni Monastery, Athens
144 min walk • Nestled on the outskirts of Athens, the Daphni Monastery stands as a testament to Byzantine architectural mastery and religious devotion. This historic monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its remarkable mosaics and significant place in the...
~310 ftW
History museum, Archaeological museum, Museum
Archaeological Museum of Eleusis, Eleusis
2 min walk • The Archeological Museum of Eleusis is a museum in Eleusis, Attica, Greece. The museum is located inside the archaeological site of Eleusis.
5.4 miE
Cave
Daphni Cave, Athens
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7 miSE
Area
Keratsini, Piraeus
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3.2 miNW
Town
Magoula
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3.5 miNW
Town
Mandra
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5.4 miS
Locality
Perama
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Sport venue, Sport
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6.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neapoli Stadium, Athens
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